Climbing Arborist with CDL
Tree Worx, Chattanooga, TN, United States
*Job Summary*
Join our dynamic team as a Climbing Arborist with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), where you will combine your expertise in tree care with safe, efficient transportation skills. In this energetic role, you will perform skilled tree trimming, pruning, and removal operations while utilizing your CDL to transport equipment and crew safely across job sites. Your growing experience in horticulture, landscape maintenance, and rigging will be essential in delivering top-tier tree care services that enhance urban landscapes and natural environments. This position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, stay active, and develop your skills in arboriculture and transportation.
*Duties*
* Safely operate bucket trucks, bucket lifts, and other aerial devices to access trees at various heights for pruning, trimming, or removal.
* Perform climbing arborist tasks using rigging techniques to secure and dismantle trees efficiently.
* Transport crew members, tools, and equipment to multiple job sites using your CDL vehicle, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.
* Conduct detailed tree assessments, including health evaluations and hazard identification, utilizing GIS (Geographic Information Systems) tools for mapping and documentation.
* Execute landscape maintenance tasks such as lawn care, planting, and general horticultural work to support overall site aesthetics.
* Assist with land surveying or site planning activities when needed by applying GIS knowledge.
* Maintain safety standards by inspecting equipment like bucket trucks and rigging gear regularly; document all procedures accurately.
*Requirements*
* Valid CDL license with a clean driving record; experience operating commercial trucks preferred.
* Proven climbing arborist skills with experience in tree care, trimming, and rigging techniques.
* Knowledge of GIS applications for mapping or site analysis is a plus.
* Ability to operate bucket trucks and aerial lifts safely and effectively.
* Growing experience or background in horticulture, landscape maintenance, or lawn care is highly desirable.
* Strong understanding of tree health assessment and general landscaping practices.
* Excellent physical condition with the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions; comfort working at heights is essential. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to blend technical arboriculture expertise with safe transportation practices!
Pay: $27.65 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) 5% Match
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Safety equipment provided
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Join our dynamic team as a Climbing Arborist with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), where you will combine your expertise in tree care with safe, efficient transportation skills. In this energetic role, you will perform skilled tree trimming, pruning, and removal operations while utilizing your CDL to transport equipment and crew safely across job sites. Your growing experience in horticulture, landscape maintenance, and rigging will be essential in delivering top-tier tree care services that enhance urban landscapes and natural environments. This position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, stay active, and develop your skills in arboriculture and transportation.
*Duties*
* Safely operate bucket trucks, bucket lifts, and other aerial devices to access trees at various heights for pruning, trimming, or removal.
* Perform climbing arborist tasks using rigging techniques to secure and dismantle trees efficiently.
* Transport crew members, tools, and equipment to multiple job sites using your CDL vehicle, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.
* Conduct detailed tree assessments, including health evaluations and hazard identification, utilizing GIS (Geographic Information Systems) tools for mapping and documentation.
* Execute landscape maintenance tasks such as lawn care, planting, and general horticultural work to support overall site aesthetics.
* Assist with land surveying or site planning activities when needed by applying GIS knowledge.
* Maintain safety standards by inspecting equipment like bucket trucks and rigging gear regularly; document all procedures accurately.
*Requirements*
* Valid CDL license with a clean driving record; experience operating commercial trucks preferred.
* Proven climbing arborist skills with experience in tree care, trimming, and rigging techniques.
* Knowledge of GIS applications for mapping or site analysis is a plus.
* Ability to operate bucket trucks and aerial lifts safely and effectively.
* Growing experience or background in horticulture, landscape maintenance, or lawn care is highly desirable.
* Strong understanding of tree health assessment and general landscaping practices.
* Excellent physical condition with the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions; comfort working at heights is essential. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to blend technical arboriculture expertise with safe transportation practices!
Pay: $27.65 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) 5% Match
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Safety equipment provided
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person